The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"Keep it up, let's push through together," Zoey encouraged.

Moved by her words, Thalassa nodded vigorously.

After shaking hands, Zoey cautiously glanced towards Lysander before returning to her seat.

As Thalassa was about to sit, Cody announced, "Let's have our champion come up for a speech."

Under Cody's watchful eye, Thalassa reluctantly returned to the stage, took the microphone, and delivered a heartfelt thank-you speech.

Handing the microphone back to Cody, she descended the stage, only to see Rosalind pushing Lysander in his wheelchair, both heading towards the exit.

Lysander had left, showing no interest in the presentation of the design works.

Watching them leave, Thalassa felt a heaviness in her heart. Winning should have been exhilarating, yet the joy was muted without being able to share it with the person she wanted to the most.

the stage than a staff member ushered her backstage

already completed their registration and

Thalassa was filling out her information,

design number three to me?" It

give the champion designer's work

while Cody excused himself,

and asked, "Are you one of the sponsors

smile, "I wish. I found out

Thalassa was puzzled, as she

before leaving. Cody knows how to handle these situations." Understanding dawned on

conversation dwindled, leading to an

a slight frown, Thalassa said, albeit awkwardly, "Thank you, for standing up for me